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Compare IESG vs. ESGI
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the iShares Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG) and the VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IESG | ESGI | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 73 | 1,249 |
Median incremental investment | $1,523.74 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $6,918.21 | $2,033.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IESG | ESGI | |
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Strategy | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 454.13m in AUM and 81 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (14.66 %) WESFARMERS LTD (8.35 %) MACQUARIE GROUP LTD DEF (7.85 %) | ASML Holding NV (7.17 %) Applied Materials Inc (5.57 %) Palo Alto Networks Inc (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (29.77 %) Materials (18.88 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.77 %) | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.60 %) United States (0.21 %) | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.55 % |
Key Summary
IESG | ESGI | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.55 % |
Price | $31.30 | $33.93 |
Size | $460.816 million | $221.188 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.30 % | 4.24 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/06/2021 | 08/03/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IESG | ESGI | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 73 | 1,249 |
Median incremental investment | $1,523.74 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $6,918.21 | $2,033.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IESG | ESGI | |
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IESG | ESGI |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |